The Biblical Path of Life

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  • Lesson 10: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey: Acts 18:23 – 21:26

    Key Verse

    20. And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

    —Acts 20:20-21

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verses. Paul is the one speaking in these verses. He was telling the people that he had led by example – for in every aspect of his life, he served Jesus, ministering to others (i.e.: he preached Jesus so others could be saved; he went from house to house telling all of Jesus, Jew and Gentile; he encouraged other believers to live a Christ-like life). In this lesson, we will learn more of Paul’s life.

    Emphasis: We are faithfully to tell others about Jesus, understanding God will give us friends to help us. But more than that, we are especially to live a life that is pleasing to Jesus so that other Christians can be encouraged to live correctly by our example.

    Lesson Summary: As we learned of Paul’s second missionary journey in our last lesson, we found that when Paul obeyed God’s direction for his life, God blessed his journey. Not only were many saved, but also Paul gained friends and fellow laborers to help spread the Gospel message. This week we begin with two of those friends.

    Paul visited some of the newly established churches, and he left Aquila and Priscilla in Ephesus. While they were there, they heard a man named Apollos teach the repentance of John the Baptist. Aquila and Priscilla realized that Apollos had never heard of Jesus, the Promised One John came to reveal, so they told him about Jesus. Apollos believed, and became another helper who preached Jesus to others.

    When Paul went to Troas where he met up with some fellow laborers that he had sent ahead, he preached a sermon that lasted well into the night. Around midnight, Eutychus fell asleep in a third floor window and fell to his death. Paul raised him from the dead, they ate, and he continued talking until morning.

    As we continue reading about Paul’s third missionary journey, we find that Luke, the writer of Acts (as well as the gospel of Luke) again joined with Paul and the other helpers. When they reached Miletus, Paul called for the elders of the church in Ephesus to come to him. Paul first warned them of grievous wolves that would come in to try to destroy the new church, and then encouraged these established Christians to help the weaker. Paul reminded them that he had taught them by example – for Paul had lived his life serving Jesus by teaching others about Jesus and ministering to them.

    Paul met Agabus at Philip’s house who foretold that Paul would be bound in Jerusalem. Nevertheless, Paul continued his journey to Jerusalem, where he gave a report of his missionary journey, and heard of the Jews saved.

    Y3Q2 – Lesson 10 Questions

    Y3Q2 – Lesson 10 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following are a couple of craft ideas to help them remember this lesson:

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  • Lesson 11: Jesus is Alive: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    3b. … Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4. And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5. And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve.

    —1 Corinthians 15:3-5

    Key Verse Thought: Read the Key Verses. We learned of Jesus death in our last lesson, ending with His empty tomb having only a few women who were witnesses to His resurrection. In this lesson’s Key Verses, we can understand that Jesus not only died for our sins – just like the Old Testament had foretold, but He was buried and rose again – just like Jesus had taught. Finally, we can read that Jesus was seen by Cephas (which was another name for Peter, and which means “a rock”). He was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. In this lesson, we will learn that Jesus appeared to many more people than this, showing that He truly was alive.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that Jesus died for the sins of the world, and Jesus wants his followers, Christians, to know this. But more than that, Christians are to share this Gospel Message with the world.

    Lesson Summary: In the last lesson, we read that Jesus appeared first to Mary. He then appeared to the other women who had gone to the tomb. In this lesson, we remember again the rumor the guards were paid to spread that Jesus’ disciples had stolen His body. At this time, we understand that many people did not know what to believe. Two particular followers of Jesus were on the road to Emmaus when Jesus began to walk and talk to them – but they did not recognize Him. When they asked Him to stay for dinner, it was not until after He blessed and broke the bread that they recognized Him – and He disappeared. The two immediately went back to Jerusalem and told the disciples. That very night, Jesus appeared to the disciples in a room where the doors were shut. However, one disciple was missing. Jesus opened their understanding, and we will learn that Jesus explained to His disciples what He had done. Jesus then revealed the plans He had for them. And the missing disciple? Jesus appeared again – just for Him.

    After the disciples saw Jesus, they went fishing. Jesus met them, cooking fish for them on the shore. It was here that Jesus began the commission given to His followers. Jesus completed that commission in what we, today, call “The Great Commission” found in Matthew 28:18-20. In that commission, Jesus gave the plan and direction of the furtherance of the gospel. Finally, we will read of the events of Jesus ascension into heaven.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 11 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 11 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    We used resurrection stickers to make a scene to remember Jesus is alive!

    The Biblical Path of Life – Year Three Quarter One is now available through Amazon.

  • Lesson 9: Jesus’ Final Journey: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

    —Luke 9:51

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Recognize that Jesus understood He only had a set amount of time to do what God sent Him to do. He knew it was time that He should be “received up.” Received up means “the act of taking up (only found in Luke 9:51).” And steadfastly set means “to set fast or to fix firmly.” In other words, Jesus set forth with fixed purpose. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem with a particular purpose in mind – He knew it was time to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin by laying down His life, and then taking it up again (“15. … and I lay down my life for the sheep… 17. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father” John 10:15-16). Jesus understood that He was on the way to Jerusalem to die.

    Emphasis: We are to understand why Jesus came. Jesus said, “I lay down my life” (John 10:15 and 17). Knowing that, we are to understand the importance of Jesus going to Jerusalem that final time – and the obedience to His Father that took.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned of many personal encounters Jesus had with different people. Some believed in Jesus. However, a few refused to believe.

    As we begin this lesson, we find that although many believed in Jesus after Lazarus was raised from the dead, there were some who went and reported to the religious leaders what had happened. They began to spread word that they wanted someone to tell them where Jesus was. They made a plan to take Jesus by subtlety and kill Him. In this lesson, we will learn of one of Jesus’ own disciples who met with those religious leaders, promising to deliver Jesus to them.

    As Jesus made his final trip to Jerusalem, there were many who received Him, declaring Him as “the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord” and throwing palm branches down in His path. During Jesus final supper with His disciples, He had much to teach them. Jesus was preparing them for His death – but they did not understand. As they went to the Garden of Gethsemane after that dinner, Jesus took three aside to watch with Him as He prayed. Shortly thereafter, Judas led the religious leaders to Jesus, betraying Him with a kiss. Jesus was arrested.

    There was an illegal trial by night where the religious leaders declared Jesus was guilty of death. When they took Jesus before Pilate, Pilate declared that he found no fault in Jesus. Nevertheless, the religious leaders insisted upon Jesus death, and Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 9 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 9 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember what you learn in this lesson:

    One time we added stickers and a verse to a large foam palm leaf.

    Another time we cut out palm leaves from construction paper, glued verses on them, then attached them to straws to wave as palm branches.

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